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The Throne of Tara

John Desjarlais (1990)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.63

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

WarViolence

Heroine archetypes

Warrior / Soldier

Synopsis

The warrior blood of Erin's royal line pulsed through his veins, but God was calling him to a different battle. As Crimthann, the Wolf, would he become the High King of Ireland, fulfilling his father's ambition? Or as Colum, the Dove, would he serve Christ through the church, fulfilling his mother's prayers?

Is The Throne of Tara appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Contains medieval combat violence and themes of war and spiritual conflict. Explores mature themes of faith, destiny, and leadership through an Irish historical lens.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include war and violence.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens interested in Irish history, Christian faith journeys, and heroes torn between conflicting destinies will find this compelling.

Tags

Historical FantasyChristian FantasyIrish Mythology